Jun 13, 2022 | History, Regulation
Following a century of experimentation in treating and preserving wood for industrial and transportation purposes in the U.S., at the turn of the 20th century Max Rüping and Cuthbert Lowry developed wood pressure-treatment methods that revolutionized the industry. The...
Mar 6, 2022 | Benefits & Use, History
How did the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and Britain’s Industrial Revolution bring about the need for creosote-treated wood for modern infrastructure? Industrial-era wood treatment began with numerous innovations in Great Britain and took on its modern form...
Nov 8, 2021 | Benefits & Use, History
How did the City of Las Vegas get its start? Certainly with the help of railroad crossties that could withstand the extreme conditions of the Mojave Desert due to treatment with creosote. It’s a fascinating story that began at least 125...
Sep 14, 2021 | Benefits & Use, History
How Creosote Fueled America’s Western Development and the Birth of Las Vegas Background: Railroads and the Developing West Located just south of modern-day Los Angeles, the San Pedro harbor is emblematic of the Spanish missionary history of the United States’...
Aug 10, 2021 | Benefits & Use, History, Resources
Creosote has been a dependable preservative of wood infrastructure since the Industrial Revolution. Creosote-treated wood is used in many infrastructure sectors, including transportation, communications, energy, and maritime developments. Despite this widespread use,...
Mar 23, 2021 | Benefits & Use, History, Resources
Creosote-treated wood products have been a valuable part of critical infrastructure in North America. This video explains creosote’s contribution to the longevity of wood products, its many uses, its treatments processes, and more. The Creosote Council is a...
